CHRIS COLLAZO
Head Coach
Chris Collazo was named head coach of the TCNJ baseball team on August 4, 2025.
One of Monmouth’s all-time greats, Collazo makes his head coaching debut after more than a decade of success as an assistant in the Division I ranks.
"I’m excited to welcome Chris Collazo and his family to TCNJ,” TCNJ Director of Athletics Liz Shatkus said at Collazo's hiring. “He brings a strong focus on player development, innovative offensive strategy, and building a winning culture. With a relentless drive for success and a proven track record of winning wherever he has been, Chris is a fierce competitor and outstanding recruiter. I’m confident he will keep our baseball program thriving on the national stage."
Collazo returns to the Garden State after two seasons as an ACC assistant at the University of Pittsburgh, where he helped the Panthers achieve the highest RPI ranking in program history this past spring. Thanks in part to Collazo’s imprint in offensive development and game-planning, as well as infield defense and in-game defensive alignments, Pitt secured seven wins over nationally ranked teams and finished with a winning record for the first time in three years. One of Collazo’s mentees with the Panthers was Luke Cantwell, who was picked by the San Diego Padres in this summer’s MLB Draft and turned in a pair of prolific offensive campaigns under Collazo’s tutelage.
Collazo spent the 2023 campaign as an assistant coach and recruiting coordinator at Delaware, playing an integral role in the program’s first 30-win season and a return to the CAA Tournament after a five-year absence. The Blue Hens finished fifth in Division I’s 7th-best conference, per RPI, and led the CAA in runs, hits, triples, RBIs, and walks while averaging nearly eight runs per game and producing three all-conference position players.
Collazo’s lengthiest coaching stint came at his alma mater, where he served as assistant coach and recruiting coordinator from 2015 to 2022. He designed Monmouth’s daily training and game programs, including year-long hitting routines and offensive strategy, while contributing to the organization and planning of annual fundraising events such as golf outings, Hit-A-Thons, and First Pitch Dinners. While with the Hawks, Collazo recruited and coached 17 All-MAAC position players, including 2022 MLB Draft picks Trey Dombrowski (4th round to the Astros) and Rob Hensey (9th round to the Reds), as well as three MAAC Pitchers of the Year, two MAAC Rookies of the Year, and a pair of Freshman All-Americans.
Monmouth achieved multiple 30-win seasons during Collazo’s tenure and was crowned regular-season champion of the MAAC in 2018, and the 2022 team broke the university’s home run record in the BBCOR Bat era alongside significant increases in a number of offensive categories.
Before his time as a coach at Monmouth, Collazo made stops at Division II Felician (2010-11) as well as Wagner (2012-14) and Villanova (2014-15), where he coached a pair of first team All-Big East standouts and created the offensive strategy that resulted in the Wildcats increasing their marks in nearly every offensive category while lowering their strikeout rate.
Collazo was a first-rate player at Monmouth, where he finished his career in 2009 with the most hits in program history (247). A two-time All-NEC selection who ranks as the team’s all-time leader in fielding percentage (.988) as a second baseman, Collazo led the Hawks to two NCAA Tournament appearances (2007, 2009) as well as an NEC Tournament title in 2009 and conference regular-season crown in 2008.
“It’s truly an honor to return home to New Jersey to lead the TCNJ baseball program,” Collazo said. “This program has a strong tradition, a proud history, and the pieces in place to compete at the highest level. I’m eager to build on its success by developing our players, cultivating a championship mindset, and continuing to elevate TCNJ baseball on the national stage.
“I want to thank Liz Shatkus, Mike Doughtie, and the rest of the hiring committee for their trust and support throughout this process. My wife, Niki, and I are thrilled to be joining this community and can’t wait to get started. Go Lions!”
FRANK COLLAZO
Assistant Coach/Pitching Coach
Frank Collazo joins The College of New Jersey baseball staff as Assistant Coach and Pitching Coach, bringing more than a decade of coaching experience across the collegiate ranks and a strong reputation for developing players and producing championship-caliber teams.
Collazo began his collegiate coaching career at Felician University in 2012, where he remained through the 2018 season. He then spent the 2018 campaign at Brookdale Community College, helping guide the Jersey Blues to a NJCAA regional final-four appearance. In 2019, he returned to Felician as the Pitching Coach, before moving on to Stockton University, where he served from 2020–2023 and gained valuable NJAC coaching experience. Collazo most recently coached at Felician again from 2024–2025, playing a pivotal role in the program’s historic run to the Division II College World Series.
During his time at Felician, Collazo helped guide the Golden Falcons to multiple Central Atlantic Collegiate Conference (CACC) titles and NCAA Regional appearances:
- 2014: CACC Champions, NCAA Regional
- 2016: CACC Champions, NCAA Regional
- 2017: NCAA Regional
- 2019: NCAA Regional
- 2025: Regional Champions, Super Regional Champions, and the program’s first-ever College World Series appearance
Collazo has also been instrumental in the development of players who went on to professional careers. He has coached several selected in the MLB Draft, including:
- Jerry Vasto (2014): reached the Major Leagues with the Colorado Rockies
- Scotty De Jong (2014)
- Matt Blandino (2016)
- Brennan Price (2016)
- LT Struble (2019)
- Mike Caldon (2023)
In addition, a number of his players have signed with independent professional teams, including Brian Dudzinski (2012), Jimmy Simpson (2013), Vic Monteagudo (2014), Aaron Brill (2014), Jack Fowler (2015), Ronnie Grant (2017), Matt Kleinstein (2017), and Drew Brooks (2017).
At TCNJ, Coach Collazo’s proven track record of postseason success in Division II, in the CACC, and his recent NJAC experience position him as a vital addition to the Lions’ staff. His ability to develop players and lead teams deep into postseason play will be instrumental in elevating TCNJ’s program in the seasons to come.
CHRIS REEDER
Assistant Coach
Chris Reeder returns for his second year on the TCNJ baseball staff as an Assistant Coach after completing his accomplished career at TCNJ in 2024.
In his first year apart of the staff in 2025, Reeder had many roles on and off the field. Given that he was a catcher himself, he was in charge of the catchers while also assisting with the pitchers and hitters. Chris’ main in-game role was to be the team's first base coach, and while on defense, he called the pitches for the Lions.
Reeder helped produce four All-NJAC players (3 First Team and 1 Second Team), four players to the D3baseball.com All-Region IV team (3 First Team and 1 Second Team), three players to the ABCA/Rawlings All-Region IV team (1 First Team and 2 Second Team), and one D3baseball.com & ABCA/Rawlings All-American.
As a player in his six seasons at TCNJ, Reeder left his mark. He was a part of two NJAC Champion teams in 2019 and 2023. For his career, Reeder, a Captain for the Lions, started 157 games behind the plate, racking up 962 putouts and a .988 fielding percentage.
He was chosen to the ABCA/Rawlings All-Defensive Team in 2023 & 2024. Reeder capped his career by joining elite company with the selection to the 2024 ABCA/Rawlings Gold Glove Team, recognizing him as the top defensive catcher in Division III.
At the plate, he finished ninth in program history in at-bats (610), 12th in doubles (37), 13th in RBIs (130), 18th in runs (137), and tied for 29th in hits (169). Overall, he batted .277 with 10 home runs and is the school's all-time leader in hit by pitch (52).
He was a College Sports Communicators Academic All-District Team selection in 2024 and is a four-time NJAC All-Academic Team representative.
Reeder is continuing his playing at the professional level. He began his professional career in 2024 playing for the Trenton Thunder in the MLB Draft League. In 2025, Reeder played with the New Jersey Jackals and the New York Boulders of the Frontier League.
Earning his Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology and Health Sciences with a second major in Psychology from The College of New Jersey in 2024, Reeder’s academic background, paired with his playing and coaching experience, allows him to connect with players and help them reach their fullest potential. He brings a combination of collegiate playing experience, professional baseball background, and a deep passion for player development.
PHIL STAHL
Assistant Coach
Phil Stahl will be entering his second full season as an assistant coach, and his first at TCNJ. After spending five seasons playing at Monmouth University, spent his first year coaching as an assistant at Monmouth University. At Monmouth, handled the majority of the catching work as well as helping with hitting and gameplan for the team.
Prior to coaching spent 5 seasons playing at Monmouth University. Finished a successful last couple years as an honorable mention at the DH position in the CAA. Finished his career with .352 batting average, and had over 50 hit seasons in both 23’ and 24’ finishing with 131 career hits, and 15 homeruns. Was named team MVP in 2023, and won the leadership award for the baseball program in 2024. Was also the team captain in 2024. Before my time at Monmouth, I was a graduate of Holy Ghost Prep, Bensalem PA, where he helped lead the team to a district one championship in his final season.
ROB MAIDA
Assistant Coach/Player Development
BIO coming soon
JOE GODRI
Director of Program Development
Joe Godri will lead the TCNJ baseball team as interim head coach for the 2025 campaign. Godri most recently served as the head coach at Villanova University from 2002-2016 and becomes just the third Lions coach in the last 43 years.
Godri amassed 360 wins in 15 seasons at the helm of the Wildcats, guiding Villanova to two 30-win seasons and two appearances in the BIG EAST Championship during his tenure. His 360 career victories are the second-most in the history of the program.
Godri oversaw plenty of individual success with the Wildcats, coaching 28 All-BIG EAST selections and three All-Americans, with 24 players going on to get drafted into the pros. As a result, he was named to the USA Baseball selection committee in the summer of 2006, assisting in player selection for the collegiate National Team – a team that won gold in the World Championships held in Cuba.
Prior to his time at Villanova, Godri served as the head assistant coach at New Mexico State from 1994-97 where he helped the Aggies break into the national rankings for the first time in program history. He then spent one season as an associate scout for the Cleveland Indians, spending the next two years on the pitching staff at the University of Utah before beginning his long-standing tenure as the head coach of the Wildcats during the 2001-2002 academic year.
Following 26 consecutive years as a Division I coach, Godri briefly stepped away to serve as the Director of Athletics at Penn State Schuylkill from 2017-2021, but will make his return to the diamond to join a TCNJ program that is just two seasons removed from winning its eighth NJAC title since 2000.
Godri played collegiate baseball at Colorado State, earning his bachelor's degree in education from the University of Pittsburgh and his master's in marketing and management from New Mexico State.
